Kagoshima City Aquarium — Attraction in Kagoshima

Kagoshima city aquarium offers a nice cultural adventure to get rid of routine. It obviously has all the educational aspect that can offer to young audiences an adult alike, and it is very nice to walk every little corner amazing yourself with fantastic animals. The Whale Shar is perhaps the biggest attraction but in my personal opinion the dolphin shows spectacular, very different to the shows offered in north America showing the audience a bit more in detail the capacity of reasoning and communicating that these gorgeous marine mammals have. There is a souvenir store, clean toilets, and vending machines on the last floor where the main attraction is the view of Sakurajima volcano. The day I went was very active and so a larger than wanted amount of ashes were falling from the sky causing some eye irritation and making the hair extremely dirty, so heads up with that if you are a bit picky on dirtiness. While that is not very related to the aquarium operation it does affect the visit as the parkade depending on the spot you get can be a couple of hundred meters away from the entrance. Leaving the ash aside I can conclude that the overall experience of the Volcano is really good and that is a nice excuse to spend some quality time with the family. Price wise is reasonable for your first time. Might be expensive for your second visit as it is relatively small and you can finish looking at everything in a small...

Kagoshima City Aquarium, also known as Io World, is a renowned attraction in Kagoshima located along the Kinko Bay. The aquarium is celebrated for its focus on marine life from Kagoshima’s local waters, particularly the creatures that inhabit the nearby Kuroshio Current, one of the world’s strongest ocean currents.

Highlights:

Main Tank (Kuroshio Tank): The centerpiece of the aquarium, it holds about 1,500 tons of water and houses a variety of large marine species, including whale sharks, the star attractions. Visitors can observe the ecosystem of the Kuroshio Current through a giant glass viewing panel. Dolphin Pool: Located outside the main building, this area allows visitors to watch dolphins perform, play, and swim in an open-air tank with views of Kinko Bay. Scheduled shows highlight the dolphins’ agility and intelligence. Local Marine Life Exhibits: The aquarium showcases aquatic species native to Kagoshima, including sea turtles, rays, and colorful tropical fish. Interactive exhibits offer hands-on learning for kids. Seasonal Events: The aquarium hosts special exhibitions and feeding sessions, providing deeper insights into marine biology and animal behavior.

The facility is easily accessible, just a short walk from Kagoshima Port, making it an ideal stop for families and marine...

I was lucky enough to visit this place for free, using tickets given by the city hall. As a foreigner, it is always interesting to go to aquariums around the world since we can see species we are not used to, and this place wasn't an exception : I was delighted to see their famous (and very cute !) whale shark. Kagoshima's aquarium also provides a dolphin show, a seal show, and some feeding shows (eletric eel, whale shark, pirarucu, ...). Unfortunately, most of the tanks are really small, too small for their well-being. The dolphin show took place outside, but the dolphins were trapped in what looked like a very narrow tunnel. Even the whale shark, on which all the advertising relies, was put in a tank ridiculously small compared to its size. The place is easily reachable, filled with very fancy and practical amenities (lockers, nursing rooms, free wheelchairs/baby strolls rentals, ...) but the admission fee felt too expensive for the time I spent there (less than two hours)... and, once again, the tanks are really small. Keep those negative points in mind if you...